There are currently three Turkish NBA players in the league: Cedi Osman, Furkan Korkmaz, and Omer Yurtseven.
Cedi Osman is a small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was born in Macedonia but grew up in Turkey, playing for Anadolu Efes before being drafted by the Cavaliers in 2015. Osman has been with the Cavs since 2017 and has become a reliable scorer and playmaker for the team.
Furkan Korkmaz is a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was born and raised in Turkey and played for Anadolu Efes before being drafted by the 76ers in 2016. Korkmaz has struggled with injuries and inconsistency during his NBA career, but has shown flashes of his potential as a three-point shooter and scorer.
Omer Yurtseven is a center for the Miami Heat. He was born and raised in Turkey and played college basketball at Georgetown before going undrafted in 2020. Yurtseven signed a two-way contract with the Heat and has spent most of his rookie season playing for their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He has shown promise as a versatile big man with a solid outside shot.
Overall, Turkey has produced a small but talented group of NBA players who have the potential to make an impact on the league in the coming years.
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